| Issue ID | 1144126 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10669170 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/10/07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia sportage. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer on numerous occasions where the brake lights were replaced, but the failure recurred after each repair. The contact also stated that the esc warning light continuously illuminated. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CORPUS CRISTI, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF723367XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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